Personal Info
Birth date
1921-05-19 (104 Years)
Day of death
2002-11-29
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France
Also known as
Daniel Yves Alfred Gélin
Daniel Gelin
Daniel Gélin
Biography
Daniel Yves Alfred Gélin (19 May 1921 – 29 November 2002) was a French actor. Gélin was born in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, the son of Yvonne (née Le Méner) and Alfred Ernest Joseph Gélin. When he was ten, his family moved to Saint-Malo where Daniel went to college until he was expelled for 'uncouthness'. His father then found him a job in a shop that sold cans of salted cod. It was seeing the shooting of Marc Allégret's film Entrée des artistes that triggered his desire to go to Paris to train to be an actor. He trained at the Cours Simon in Paris before entering the Conservatoire national d'art dramatique. There he met Louis Jouvet and embarked on a theatrical career. He made his first film appearance in 1940 in Miquette and for several years was an extra or played small roles in French films. He appeared with Jean Gabin and Marlene Dietrich in Martin Roumagnac (1946). He won his first leading role in Rendez-vous de juillet (1949). From that time, he went on to appear in more than 150 films, including Max Ophüls' films La Ronde (1950) and Le Plaisir (1952), Jacques Becker's Édouard et Caroline (1951), Sacha Guitry's films Si Versailles m'était conté (Royal Affairs in Versailles) (1954) and Napoléon (1955), Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), Jean Cocteau's Le Testament d'Orphée (1960), Le souffle au cœur (Murmur of the Heart) (1971), and La Nuit de Varennes (That Night in Varennes) (1982). He also wrote and directed one film, The Long Teeth, in 1952. Gélin was a leading man in French cinema during the 1950s, but his career declined with the coming of the New Wave. He worked in theater for several years, but later found new success on screen as a character actor. He appeared extensively in French films and television productions from the 1970s until his death, often playing cynical characters or grumpy old men. In 1946, Gélin married actress Danièle Delorme with whom he had a son, actor, director and producer Xavier Gélin. They divorced in 1954. While still married to Delorme, he had an affair with 17 year old model Marie Christine Schneider that produced a daughter, Maria Schneider. Due to his status as a married man, Gélin could not recognize Maria as his daughter. He visited the child several times but eventually severed his relationship with her mother. Maria Schneider and Daniel Gélin reconnected when she was sixteen and came to visit him. They remained in contact, although their relationship was irregular. Gélin was married to model Sylvie Hirsch from 1954 until their divorce in 1968. This marriage produced three children, Pascal (who died aged one year), Fiona , and Manuel, the latter two also becoming actors. In 1973, he remarried to Lydie Zaks with whom he had a daughter, Laura. Gélin died in Paris on 29 November 2002 of kidney failure. Source: Article "Daniel Gélin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Filmography
Midi Première
10
Overview:
Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.Arsène Lupin
7.7
Overview:
Arsène Lupin is a French TV show which was co-produced with German, Canadian, Belgian, Dutch, Swiss, Italian and Austrian TV stations. It was only loosely based on Maurice Leblancs novels. Georges Descrières' portrayal of Arsène Lupin showed more similarity to Graf Yoster than to Maurice Leblanc's original. He behaved in the first place as a perfect gentleman who never got angry. He was always relaxed, because whatever could possibly had bothered him in daily life was taken care of by his butler. It wasn't questioned how he had come to his financial independence although the series sometimes discreetly implied that he was a professional criminal. Besides rescuing damsels in distress Lupin took on criminals, competing with their wit and intelligence. Either he stole paintings from rich people who had to be considered white-collar criminals or he acted as a detective who derailed criminal schemes. However, when he was attacked, he could defend himself effortlessly by using elegant jujutsu methods. Among the guest stars were German actors such as Günter Strack and Sky du Mont. Jean-Paul Salomé said in his commentary on the DVD version of his film Arsène Lupin he had like this series as a child. German TV, one the investors, would broadcast the show eventually between 18:00-20:00 o'clock because it was only allowed to show commercials within that very timeslot. For them to get a financial return on investment the show had to be appropriate for families and also for children who would watch it alone. Subsequently it was nearby to ask to defuse and flatten some of Leblanc's plots in order to avoid possible complaints that could force the station to broadcast the show beyond the "Vorabendprogramm".Le Tiroir secret
3.5
Overview:
Le Tiroir secret is a 1986 French family drama TV mini-series directed by Michel Boisrond, Edouard Molinaro, Nadine Trintignant and Roger Gillioz. The screenplay was written by Danièle Thompson, Jean-Patrick Manchette, Patrick Besson and Roger Grenier. The music score is by Vladimir Cosma. It was released on DVD in France on 18 October 2006. It tells the story of a woman who suspects that her husband had in fact led a double life.The Man Who Knew Too Much
7.46
Overview:
A couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son accidentally stumble upon an assassination plot. When the child is kidnapped to ensure their silence, they have to take matters into their own hands to save him.Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy
7.466
Overview:
A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is killed by a mysterious fellow, with hammer and sickle, just as it happens in the film to be shown.Is Paris Burning?
7.171
Overview:
Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he cannot maintain control of the city. After much contemplation Choltitz decides to ignore his orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, along with Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a resistance leader organize his forces.Murmur of the Heart
7
Overview:
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.Life Is a Long Quiet River
6.739
Overview:
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
7.296
Overview:
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.The Night of Varennes
6.879
Overview:
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.Testament of Orpheus
7.7
Overview:
An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.The Sleeping Car Murder
6.966
Overview:
Six people travel by train overnight from Marseilles to Paris. When the train arrives at its destination, one of the passengers, a girl, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police led by Inspector Grazzi investigate the other five passengers, suspecting that one of them was responsible. However, as the investigation is stepped up, the other passengers start turning up dead. It is then up to the last remaining two to solve the case, before they become the next victims.On Trial
6.8
Overview:
Prosecutor Etzel discovers that his father has sentenced a man, Leonardo Maurizius, on mere presumptions. He then makes it a point of honor to trace the sources of the case to uncover the truth.We Will All Meet in Paradise
6.763
Overview:
Having fortuitously discovered a photograph in which Marthe embraces someone unknown, Étienne Dorsay becomes jealous and imagines various stratagems to identify the lover. In the meantime, he and his friends acquire a weekend house for a very low price.James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
6
Overview:
Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.Woman of Rome
6.2
Overview:
During the fascist era, Adriana a beautiful young model, becomes a prostitute after a love affair gone wrong. She meets Mino, a partisan who falls in love with her and wants to redeem her.Napoleon
6.6
Overview:
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.Acting
2009Max par Marcel: Lola Montès as Self (archive footage)
2008Working with Max Ophuls: Daniel Gélin on "Le Plaisir" as Self (archive footage)
2008Working with Max Ophuls: Daniel Gélin on "La Ronde" as Self (archive footage)
2002À l'abri des regards indiscrets as Abdel-Robert
1997Une femme d'action as Charles
1997Obsession as Xavier Favre
1996Men, Women: A User's Manual as le veuf
1996Les Bidochon as Le père Bidochon
1996Ghost with Driver as Le passeur (Le guide céleste)
1995Runaways as Bruno
1994Pushing the Limits as Le père de Fiona
1994Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy as Mr. Mireille, the 2nd projectionist
1994Poorly Extinguished Fires as The gentleman from the beach
1994Warrior Spirit as John Ball
1993Roulez jeunesse ! as Jean Moulinier
1993De force avec d'autres as L'autre lui-même
1993Coup de jeune as Gaudeamus at 70
1991Iran: Days of Crisis as Shah
1991The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck as Roland Grumaud
1991Mauvaise fille as Fernand
1990Les Nuls, l'émission (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1990Promotion canapé as Le responsable des inspecteurs de la Justice
1990Max Ophüls - Den schönen guten Waren as Self
1990Mister Frost as Simon Scolari
1989The summer of all sorrows as papy
1988Itinerary of a Spoiled Child as Pierre Duvivier, Albert's father
1988James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as Self (archive footage)
1988Life Is a Long Quiet River as Docteur Mavial
1988Dandin as Monsieur de Sotenville
1987Marc et Sophie (220 Episodes) as Edmond, le beau-père
1987Sacrée soirée (4 Episodes) as Self
1987Public Security as Martino Morando
1987Via Montenapoleone as padre di Elena
1987The Legacy of Guldenburgs (1 Episode) as Gregor Baschkurin
1987Pétition as Stanek
1986Le Tiroir secret (1 Episode) as Jean-Pierre Jolivet
1986Killing Cars as Kellermann
1985Blitz as Unknown
1985The Children as Enrico
1984Un delitto as Unknown
1982The Night of Varennes as De Wendel
1982Guy de Maupassant as Gustave
1981Season of Peace in Paris as Unknown
1981Signé Furax as Broutechoux
1980Tarendol (4 Episodes) as Bazalo
1979Arrête de ramer, t'attaques la falaise ! as Don Gomez
1978Schwüle Tage as Vater
1978The Suspended Vocation as Malagrida
1978La Discorde as Bernard
1977We Will All Meet in Paradise as Bastien, stage director
1976La jalousie as Albert Blondel
1975Trop c'est trop as Flic
1975Dialogues of the Exiles as Unknown
1975Numéro un (2 Episodes) as Self
1975Système 2 (1 Episode) as Self
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (3 Episodes) as Self
1975Midi Première (1 Episode) as Self
1974Ariane as The comedian
1974No Pockets in a Shroud as Laurence
1974Der große Preis (1 Episode) as Self
1973The Police Serve the Citizens? as Brera
1973Double assassinat dans la Rue Morgue as Dupin
1972Far from Dallas as Jean
1972Le Grand Échiquier (1 Episode) as Self
1971Un enfant dans la ville as Gustave, the bartender
1971Swedish Fly Girls as André
1971Murmur of the Heart as Charles Chevalier
1971Arsène Lupin (1 Episode) as Daubrecq
1970The Servant as Dr. Robert Marbois
1969Destroy, She Said as Bernard Alione
1969Sadistic Hallucinations as Charles
1969Slogan as Le père d'Evelyne
1968The Most Beautiful Month as Le capitaine
1968The Truce as Arno
1967Witness Out of Hell as Bora Petrović
1966Black Sun as Guy Rodier
1966Is Paris Burning? as Yves Bayet
1966À belles dents as Bernard
1966Line of Demarcation as Doctor Jacques Lafaye
1966The Sultans as Léo
1966An Affair of States as Ballard
1965The Sleeping Car Murder as Le vétérinaire titulaire, chargé de cours (uncredited)
1965Les Saintes Chéries (39 Episodes) as Pierre Lagarde
1965Uncertain Verification as (archive footage)
1965The Hour of Truth as Davod
1965The Boy and the Ball and the Hole in the Wall as Gunther Smith
1964Les murs as François Bonjean
1964Cherchez l'idole as Self, guest at Sylvie Vartan's show (uncredited)
1964How to Make a French Dish as Raymond
1963Three Girls in Paris as Raymond
1963Portuguese Vacation as Daniel
1963Règlements de compte as Unknown
1962Hitch-Hike as le comédien qui répète "Cyrano"
1961Réveille-toi, chérie as Masure
1961In the Mouth of the Wolf as Un drogué
1961The Season for Love as Jacques Saint-Ford
1961Shadows of Adultery as Eric Kraemmer
1960Three Etc.'s and the Colonel as Lieutenant Miguel Villard
1960Testament of Orpheus as The Intern (uncredited)
1960Carthage in Flames as Phegor
1959Julie la rousse as Édouard Lavigne / Jean Lavigne
1959This Desired Body as Guillaume Féraud
1958Follow Me Young Man as Michel Corbier
1958Port of Desire as Pierre
1958Three Days to Live as Simon Belin
1957Too Many Lovers as Alain Cartier
1957There's Always a Price Tag as Robert Montillon
1957Mort en fraude as Paul Horcier
1956I'll Get Back to Kandara as Bernard Cormière
1956Good Evening Paris as Georges Bernier / Self
1956Plucking the Daisy as Daniel Roy
1956The Man Who Knew Too Much as Louis Bernard
1956Cinépanorama (1 Episode) as Self
1956Maid in Paris as Antoine du Merlet
1955Napoleon as Napoléon Bonaparte
1955Lovers' Net as Pierre Roubier
1954The Cheerful Squadron as Il soldato Frédéric d'Héricourt
1954Woman of Rome as Mino
1954On Trial as Léonard Maurizius
1954Love in a Hot Climate as Ricardo Garcia
1954Saint-Tropez, devoirs de vacances as Narrator (voice)
1954Reflets de Cannes (2 Episodes) as Self
1954Public Opinion as Unknown
1954Stain on the Snow as Frank Friedmayer
1954Royal Affairs in Versailles as Jean Collinet
1953The Slave as Michel Landa
1953Françoise Steps Out as Robert
1953Voice of Silence as L'ancien prisonnier
1953Les Dents longues as Louis Commandeur
1952Torticola versus Frankensberg as The Man who sleeps in a Coffin
1952Le Plaisir as Jean
1952Venom and Eternity as Self
1952Adorable Creatures as André Noblet
1951Young Love as Jean Bompart
1951Dirty Hands as Hugo
1951Chicago Digest as Coffino
1951The Moment of Truth as Daniel Prévost
1951Edward and Caroline as Edouard Mortier
1951La légende cruelle as Narrator (voice)
1950God Needs Men as Joseph Le Berre
1950La Ronde as Alfred, le jeune homme
1949Rendezvous in July as Lucien Bonnard
1949The Hell of Lost Pilots as Lieutenant Villeneuve
1948The Murdered Model as Léopold
1947The Woman in Red as Saladin
1947Mirror as Charles
1947La Nuit de Sybille as Stany
1946Martin Roumagnac as Le surveillant du collège
1946A Friend Will Come Tonight as Pierre Ribault
1946The Temptation of Barbizon as Michel
1945Les Cadets de l'océan as Philippe Demantes
1945L'Enquête du 58 as Unknown
1944The Little Ones of the Flower Platform as (uncredited)
1943Lucrèce as College student
1942Soyez les bienvenus as Unknown
1942Strangers in the House as (uncredited)
1941Her First Affair as Chauveau-Laplace (uncredited)
1940Radio Surprises as Extra (uncredited)
1940Miquette as Unknown
Directing
1953Les Dents longues ... Director
Writing
1953Les Dents longues ... Adaptation